Movie Description

The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds

(1972)

Overview

Middle-aged widow Beatrice Hunsdorfer and her daughters Ruth and Matilda are struggling to survive in a society they barely understand. Beatrice dreams of opening an elegant tea room but does not have the wherewithal to achieve her lofty goal. Epileptic Ruth is a rebellious adolescent, while shy but highly intelligent and idealistic Matilda seeks solace in her pets and school projects, including one designed to show how small amounts of radium affect marigolds.

Cast

Facts

Original TitleThe Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1972-12-20

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 40m

Production CompaniesNewman-Foreman Company,20th Century Fox

Genres

  • Drama